Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

he would come out all right. 1t was
agreed he should come to our house
that evening and make arrangements
for the loan. Now I wish you to know
the same gentleman had been calling
upon me, and had proposed, but as I
did not love him, I refused his offer.
When he called that evening he told
my father he could have the money on
one condition, and that was L should
promise to marry him.
Father was almost struck dumb, but
not knowing OF his being rejected by
me, 1 was sent for and made acquainted
with his proposition. My father about
to be ruined, and could save him
But how? By marrying a man did
not love.
How could I? Iasked for one day
TO decide. but his book-keeper said one
day would ruin my father. 1 had no
time to think of myself, but Thought
only Of my father and ruin. In a
moment 1 had given my promise.
so now, my friend, for hope you
viii remain so, you know all; and 1
humbly ask your forgiveness for even
recognizing you when we met.
L knew from the first moment we
met you loved me, and, God forgive
me- returned it. Now lot us part
friends, and never more meet again. I
90 to a life Of misery, but you try to
forget me, and perhaps you may once
more be happy in some true woman's
love-
With this sad story finished she arose
and prepared to go. What could say
There was no chance for argument We
walked to the hotel IN silence, and L
bid her goodbye forever.
my life was blighted, and is so long
rs time lasts. Next morning left, and
soon after came here. Now. my friend,
eau you blame me ?"
mo, indeed, I cannot, but 50 far as
advice goes I believe I can advise.
Have you ever heard whether they
were married or not?"
mo; L never dared trust myself with
inquiry. I have only tried to forget:
but these long eight years have made
no change my love to-day is as intense
as it was the evening we parted"
did not venture to say more, but
made up my mind to learn if possible
whether or not Matte was married :;
wrong scarcely ever wins thought L
Next morning John was summoned to
the general managers Office, and that
evening he told me he was to start for
Portland at the next morning to at
tend to some collecting for the firm.
In about a week he returned, aud L
Will tell you his story, as he told it to
me.
On arriving at our room the evening
after his return I found John busily en-
gagged in packing his trunk.
What's up, old boy?" L asked, sur
prised; but one look at his radiant face
told me all Such joyous look 1 never
before beheld.
What's up, said he, jumping up
and clasping my hand, everything,
everything; take a seat, and light this
cigar. Now, by Jove, are you comfort
ably settled? If so, I viii tell you all.
St. Andrews, don't look happy, and
Lord, amt too happy to live
"Say, Charley, you must pack up your
buds and go along with me.
ooh, no, you don't say; but stop now,
get to business, and tell me all"
"You say no? Well, but old boy it
has got to be yes; tomorrow noon we
leave"
"But hold on here; now tell me
what's up, replied I, "and don't run
on in that manner; one would think you
was an escaped Iunatic-
well, L viii yes, I a0iL, but-well
viii be-dOggone if I can, but will try.
You know I went to Portland to attend
to some collecting; we'll that was soon
done; and, as 1 had an hour or two be-
fore train time I stroIled down Uosthe
shipyard and the very first thing that
mot my eye was a large vessel named
The Matte v, and by Joye, it was
newly painted. What could it mean A.?
But I did not take long to think. In a
minute I was asking the foreman Mr..
| VS. place of business.
Arriving at his Office I met an elderly
gentleman just about to leave. I asked
for Mr.. v, and the gentleman said,
/ 4 guess AM the man you are looking
for
Handing him my card, I asked him if
there was anything I could do for him
to-day. He read, then reread my
card for an instant he looked at me,
then said:
Your name is John So-and-so.i is it?'
Yes sir, replied.
Well, sir, 1 have advertised for a
gentleman by that name for about
seven years Have you ever met a
lady at s., the famous watering
place, by the name of Matte w
Yes, sir, I have met her twice once
in 1877, and two years later.
"'YOu are the man; come with me.
You are to dine at my house to-day.
Il thought no more about my train,
nor did ask him about Matte. At
his Office door his carriage was in read
mess, and we soon arrived at a SPLEEN
did mansion. was shown into the
parlor and Mr.. " asked to be ex-
| cused for a few moments. He had been
gone, perhaps two minutes, when the
door opened softly and q young lady
entered. She advanced toward me,
/ then of a sudden stood motionless.
tell you, Charley, 7 can't tell you
any more. 1t was my Matte, and We
are to be married day-after- to morrow,
] and Won ara m he NV RIGHT hand man